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S7 VFP

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,753 mi
Last recorded119,753 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 VFP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 119,753 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 116,007 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 112,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 108,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 105,450 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 105,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 102,935 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 95,402 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2018 95,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,289 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 82,821 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 77,466 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 77,461 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 73,558 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 118,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 63,552 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 58,133 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Park brake lamp remains illuminated

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,927 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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S7 VFP is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 86,089 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S7 VFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 123 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S7 VFP registered?

S7 VFP is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is S7 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S7 VFP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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